Inside the Royal Opera House: An Exclusive London Opera Experience with Institute for Culture Travel

Inside the Royal Opera House: An Exclusive London Opera Experience with Institute for Culture Travel

Opera lovers are invited to go behind the scenes at one of the world’s most celebrated opera houses as the Institute for Culture Travel launches its new London Opera Tour for 2026. Departing 19th of April, this three-night cultural break promises exclusive backstage access at the Royal Opera House, premium seats for Verdi’s powerful masterpiece Rigoletto and guided experiences in the heart of London.

Guests will go behind the curtain at the Royal Opera House, offering rare insight into the artistry, craftsmanship and heritage of this iconic venue, followed by an evening performance of Verdi’s Rigoletto with premium seating in the Stalls and Stall Circle. Enjoy a pre-performance dinner at the Royal Opera House’s Balconies Restaurant, a guided panoramic city tour of London and a visit to Kensington Palace, former home of Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. The three night stay in the Kensington district allows time at leisure to explore London independently with an optional West End theatre experience available for those wishing to further their stay.

Tour Highlights

Behind-the-scenes backstage tour of the Royal Opera House offering rare insight into the artistry craftsmanship and heritage of this iconic venue Evening performance of Verdi’s Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House with premium seats in the Stalls and Stall Circle Pre-performance dinner at the Royal Opera House’s Balconies Restaurant with dessert served during the interval Guided panoramic city tour of London taking in the capital’s most iconic landmarks and historic districts Visit to Kensington Palace, former home of Queen Victoria and Princess Diana Three nights in the well-located Holiday Inn Kensington within walking distance of museums royal parks and cultural attractions Time at leisure to explore London independently with an optional West End theatre experience available

What’s Included

Return flights from Dublin to London Heathrow with Aer Lingus including taxes and transfers Three nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn Kensington with daily breakfast Welcome aperitif on arrival Guided panoramic coach tour of London Admission to Kensington Palace with audio guide Royal Opera House experience including backstage tour, pre-performance dinner and tickets to Rigoletto Services of a local guide and all transfers as per the programme

Price: €1,439 per person sharing
Single supplement: €329

Rigoletto in London

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